Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 2278, John Gardner, New Jersey

SERVICE
NUMBER
New Jersey
Gardner, John or Gardiner
W 2278 B.L.W. 3767-160-55
Trapp, Jane (Former widow)
CONTENTS

24.008  New York John Gardner dec d of Private in the State of who was a Wagon Master in the Revolution commanded by Captain of the commanded by 20 mos & 6 days wagon master line for 9 " " 24 " Private  New Jersey Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 316 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831, and ending  16 th Jan y 1835. (increased from $80) Certificate of Pension issued the 22 day of  Sept r 1835 and sent to  J. Howard Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending Present 
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }  Recorded by J. H. Doty Clerk, Book 16 Vol. 1 Page 169 

28. 277. Set Mar. 3/53
Recd Mar. 31/53
Jane Trapp, widow of John Trapp formerly widow of John Gardner, Rev.
War of the Revolution
Receives Pension Wagon Master, Jersey, St. Joseph,
Wagon Master & Conductor, M.W. Line,
Ad: 160 A.C., Aug: 11/55
[Signature]
3767 cf Aug 16/55
Adin Webb Cortland Village N.Y.
Rev. Mr.
Ms Feb 53 - no 1479

1479
New York A Jane Vrapf formerly widow of John Gardner N.J. Line who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a priv. & wagon master Increased from $80.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 316 dollars 66 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued
22 day of Sept. 1855.
and sent to
Joseph Howard Present

In the Matter of the applications of John Gardner for a Pension
John Gardner
Declaration No.
14719
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The following questions were propounded by the Court to the applicant.
1. Where and in what year were you born?
Answer. I was born at Bethlehem New Jersey on 25 th of August 1757
2. Have you any record of your age, and if so where is it?
Answer. I have at home in my Bible - (produced then taken from it) -
3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war; and where do you now live?
Answer. When called to service I lived at Bethlehem New Jersey - after the Revolution I lived in Supex Co. in Homer Cortland Co. New York - now lives in Dryden Tompkins Co. N.Y.
4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute; and if a substitute, for whom?
Answer. I volunteered
5. State the names of some of the regular officers who were with the troops when you served; such continental and militia regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service.
Answer. General Dickerson, Genl. Washington, Genl. Lee & Max Miller & Putnam - Col. Bevers commanded Regt. when I served & Lt. Col. Hamel was in same Regt.
In the Retreat from Fort Constitution into Pennsylvania under Genl. Putnam I liked to get drowned in the Delaware River in crossing - but Genl. Putnam ordered me to lose the wagon & it sank & I escaped -
6. Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so by whom was it given, and what has become of it?
Answer. Don't recollect as I ever received a written Discharge -
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
Answer. Samuel Robertson, Edward Grismold, Parley Whitmore, George B. Gannip - Asa Philips - Christian A. De Coultre -
WE, Samuel Robertson Clergyman residing in the town of Dryden and county of Tompkins and State of New York, and Edward Grismold residing in the same place, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John Gardner who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, and that we believe him to be sixty five years of age, that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed, } the day and year aforesaid, }
Samuel Love clerk
Samuel Robertson Edward Grismold
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogations prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states, and the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Samuel Robertson - who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman resident in the town of Dryden and county of Tompkins Edward Grismold of the same place and are creditable persons, and that their statements are entitled to credit.
I Samuel Love - Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas - for the County of Tompkins - do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of John Gardner - for a pension.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this
4th day of October 1832.
Samuel Love clerk

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832.
STATE OF NEW YORK, } Tompkins COUNTY, ss. }
On this 3 rd day of October personally appeared in open court before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Tompkins County , now sitting, John Gardner - a resident of the town of Dryden - in the county of Tompkins and state of New York , aged Sixty five years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he entered the service of the United States, under the following named officers and served as herein stated.
That he first enlisted private into the aforesaid service in the latter part of the month of July in the year 1776 at Bethlehem Township in the County of Hunterdon & State of New Jersey (where he then resided) under Captain John Sherwood in Colonel Joseph Bevers Regiment of New Jersey Troops for one month during which time he was stationed with the aforesaid Corps and continued to serve at Amboy as a guard against the British at that place. At the expiration of his said term he was discharged at Amboy about the last of August 1776 when he returned to Bethlehem his said place of residence -
That he next enlisted private into the said service in the early part of September 1776 at the said township of Bethlehem in Captain William Bouds Company and in the aforesaid Regiment of New Jersey Troops or Militia commanded by Colonel Joseph Bevers for the term of nine months . He joined his Regiment and immediately commenced his said service at Fort Constitution on the North or Hudson River , and remained in the service at and near that Fort till (he thinks) November or December of the same year, during which time he was principally engaged in transporting stores for the use of the Army from said Fort Constitution to Hackensack . - In the month of November or December 1776 there was a general retreat of the American Army under General Washington and in the retreat this applicant with his said Corps marched from said Fort Constitution to Trenton & crossed the Delaware into the state of Pennsylvania to Bristol . - At the commencement of the said retreat across the state of New Jersey this applicant was launched by his said officers and ordered to do duty as a teamster & to take charge of & transport baggags belonging to the Army during the retreat in which capacity he served until they arrived at Bristol Pa. - where he was attacked with a sickness called the Camp fever and after depositing his baggags at Philadelphia pursuant to orders he returned to Bristol and there became unable from his said sickness to remain in the service, from whence about the first of January 1777 he returned to Bethlehem N.J. where he remained sick of a fever for more than one year and unable to render any service either for the United States or for himself -
That he next enlisted at Bethlehem Township in the County & State aforesaid about the last of June or first of July 1778 under Captain Albert Updike in the aforesaid Regiment and under the command of General Dickerson . That he entered said Corps as a private under his said last mentioned enlistment & marched to Trenton , thence to Hightstown and thence to Monmouth N.J. where the American overtook the British forces whom they had been pursuing. - An engagement there took place between American & British forces at which this applicant recollects Generals Lee , Dickerson and Maxwell as Commanding officers on the American side - On the morning of the aforesaid Battle at Monmouth from about sunrise till 9 o'clock the men under General Dickerson (including said Capt Updikes Company when this applicant was then in service) fought the British & maintained their position when Generals Lee & Maxwell marched their forces on to the same ground Genl. Dickerson had

previously occupied where soon after ensued the Battle - After the Battle the Men who were under the Command of General Dickerson were ordered on scouting excursions in which this Applicant with the Company under the Command of said Capt Updegraff served for several days - About one week after the aforesaid Battle "Monmouth" this Applicant with his said Coops returned and he was discharged from service (his term for which he enlisted having expired about the middle of August 1778 -
That during the fall & winter of 1778 for three or four months he was engaged in driving a team for the Army while on their march in the State of Pennsylvania and New Jersey - But that during the last aforesaid service he merely volunteered to assist; but was not bound to the service - That in February 1779 he received a Commission signed by Lt Master General John Mitchell of Philadelphia Pa with orders to this applicant to raise, enlist and take charge of twelve teams to be employed in the service of the Army in transporting stores and provisions for the use of the Continental army and regular Troops - That pursuant to such order and under the authority of his said Commission he immediately enlisted his quota of Men with teams and under orders from the Lt Master Genl. he conducted his teams &c to Lebanon where they were loaded with Military stores for Philadelphia whence they proceeded under the charge & Command of this Applicant - That he continued in the aforesaid service as such waggon master and under his aforesaid Commission till in the fall of the year 1781 and until after the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown -
That in the Spring of 1831 this Applicant made an application under the then existing laws for a Pension for his last above mentioned service as waggon Master which was rejected as he was informed upon the ground that a waggon master under those laws was not entitled - That at that time accompanying his said application were sent to the Secretary's office all the papers and written documents relating to such service which he then had or has since had in his possession or within his knowledge - That he knows of no person whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his service except that of Robert Scott whose affidavit is hereto annexed - And that he has no documentary evidence other than what he has set forth in his application which have not been presented.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state.
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Samuel Love clk
John Gardner

North d County Js
Personally appeared before me John Colsher one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the County of Northern Ireland Robert Scott who being duly sworn according to Law deposeth and saith that he seen John Gardner, now living near Dryden, Tompkins County in the State of New York in the year 1776 at a place called Hackensack in the State of New Jersey with a Team loaded with property for the United States Army at the commencement of the General Retreat of the Americans across the State of New Jersey between the 16 and 20 of November 76 I do also certify that I knew said Gardner personally and that he bore a Commission to conduct a Brigade of Waggons or Teams for the use of the Army in 1779 and 80 I likewise saw said Gardner at his own house near Dryden about the 28 or 29 of June 1828 and attest that it is the same man, I cannot exactly say that I knew him to be in the Battle of Monmouth but I have heard a number of his Neighbours say he was in that Battle and lost his Harness and other property which I do not recollect as I was not in that part of the Country at the time, but have often heard my wife his Sister tell of his losses and the Danger he was in at Shiloh my mind being that I saw him sitting in Co t with a War Horse but cannot be positive but have often heard him tell since I was married to his Sister, of his & Mr. Nauls, sitting together and of seeing me their soon and Subordinate before me the 3 rd day of July 1830.
Robt Scott
John Colsher
Northern Ireland County Js:
I Solomon Shaffer Recorder of Deeds etc for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that John Colsher Esquire before whom the foregoing Deposition was taken is an acting Justice of the Peace in for said County, duly Commissioned as such. Witness my hand & Seal of Office, at Newburg the 3 rd day of July 1830. Solomon Shaffer Recorder

I John Colsher the Justice of the peace before whom the preceding Affidavit was sworn and subscribed Do Certify that I am well acquainted with Robert Scott who has subscribed and sworn to the said Affidavit and that he is a person of truth and undoubted veracity and that his statement is entitled to full credit and belief.
John Colsher
Deposition of Robert Scott for Mrs. Gardner

State of New York Cortland County ss.
On this 19 th day of March A.D. 1853 Personally appeared before the undersigned a judge of the Court of Cortland County Jane Trapp aged sixty four years a resident of Dryden Tompkins County N.Y. Who being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the Proviso made by the act of Congress approved 3 rd day of February 1853
Who says that her first Husband John Gardner was a Private in the War of the Revolution and was Pensioned under the act of 7 th June 1832 at the Rate of $80 Per annum and was Paid at the Albany New York agency
That she was married to the said John Gardner on the 28 th day of December One Thousand Eight Hundred and Seven in the State of New Jersey - as Will appear by the Record her to attached She further declares that her Husband the aforesaid John Gardner died

in the town of Louden Tompkins County NY That her Husband the said John Gardner died in Louden Tompkins Co NY. on the 16 th day of January one Thousand Eight Hundred and thirty five (1835) She further declares that she was again married to William Trapp in the town of Louden Tompkins County NY. on the first day of January 1840 That her Second husband the aforesaid William Trapp died in Louden Tompkins County NY on the thirty first day of October one Thousand Eight Hundred and forty seven
She further declares that she was a Widow at the Passage of the act and still continues a Widow - and that she has never before made application for a Pension
Sworn to and Subscribed the the day and year aforesaid before me Lewis Kingsley Cattaraugus County Judge. her Jane Trapp Mark
PS Look about 4 inches below for the Judges Certificate

State of New York COUNTY OF Tompkins } ss.
On this 23 d day of March A. D. 1853, personally appeared before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace within and for the county and state aforesaid, Amos Daniels aged years, a resident of Leyden in the county of Tompkins and state of New York who, being duly sworn according to law doth depose and say
That he has been well acquainted with John Gardner deceased and his widow formerly Jane Gardner (now Jane Trapp) that this depon- -ant is a Minister of the Gospel that he married William Trapp to Jane Gardner formerly the Widow of John Gardner deceased in the town of Leyden Tompkins County N.Y. on the first day of January one Thousand Eight hundred and fifty-one that the said William Trapp is now dead and that the said Jane Trapp is now a Widow -
State of New-York } ss. Tompkins County Clerk's Office,
I, EZRA WEAVER, Clerk of said county and also Clerk of the Courts in and for said county, do hereby certify that Abraham Tamer Esquire, before whom the preceding declaration was subscribed and sworn, and whose name appears to the Jurat thereto, was at the date of the same an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said county, duly elected, sworn, and authorized to act as such, and to take the same: And further, that I am well acquainted with the hand- writing of such Justice, and verily believe that the signature to the preceding Jurat is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of the said county and Courts, at Ithaca, this Twenty fifth day of March 1853 Ezra Weaver Clerk.
Sworn to and subscribed the 23 d year aforesaid, before me,
Abraham Tamer Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named deponent is a reputable witness; and I further certify that I have no interest in the result of the case where this is to be used, and am not concerned in its prosecution.
Abraham Tamer Justice of the Peace

State of New York COUNTY OF Tompkins } ss
On this 23 d day of March A. D. 1853, personally appeared before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace within and for the county and state aforesaid, Amos Daniels aged years, a resident of Leyden in the county of Tompkins and state of New York who, being duly sworn according to law doth depose and say
That he has been well acquainted John Gard- ner deceased and his widow formerly Jane Gardner (now Jane Trapp) that this depon- -ent is a Minister of the Gospel that he married William Trapp to Jane Gardner formerly the Widow of John Gardner deceased in the town of Leyden Tompkins County N.Y. on the first day of January one Thousand Eight hundred and fifty-one that the said William Trapp is now dead and that the said Jane Trapp is now a Widow -
Amos Daniels
Sworn to and subscribed the 23 d year aforesaid, before me,
Abraham Samner justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named deponent is a reputable witness; and I further certify that I have no interest in the result of the case where this is to be used, and am not concerned in its prosecution.
Abraham Samner justice of the Peace

State of New York COUNTY OF Cortland } ss
On this 21 st day of March , A. D. 1853, personally appeared before the undersigned, a Judge , within and for the county and state aforesaid, Elazar W. Edgcomb aged Thirty Nine years, a resident of Cortlandville in the county of Cortland and state of New York , who, being duly sworn according to law doth depose and say
He has been acquainted with John Gardner for upwards of Forty years Past. That he was also well acquainted with his Wife, then Jane Gardner now Jane Trott. This deponent further says he lived in the family of the said John & Jane Gardner in the Year 1814 that the said John Gardner was then living with his Wife, then Jane Gardner that they were reputed to be husband and Wife. That he was well acquainted with the family records of the said John Gardner & Wife, that the same was contained in an old family Bible. That he is well acquainted with the hand writing of the said John Gardner that the original record of the marriage of the said John Gardner & Jane Corliss is written in the hand writing of the said John Gardner that he saw the same forty years ago in the posses- sion of the said Gardner that he has this day cut the same from the family bible and attached the same hereto
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid, before me.
E. W. Edgcomb
Levi Kingsley Cortland Co: Judge
I certify that the above named deponent is a reputable witness; and I further certify that I have no interest in the result of the case where this is to be used, and am not concerned in its prosecution.
Levi Kingsley Cortland Co: Judge

Nov 20 th 1810 My Son was Born May 20 1813 My Daughter was Born
FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
William Gardner Junr Was Born March 12 th 1773 and Died Oct r 15 th 1805
Elizabeth Gardner Was Born Feb y 9 th 1774 and Died March 1805
They was Married Nov r 8 th 1798
Sophia Gardner Daughter to W m & Elizabeth Gardner Was Born Dec r 23 rd 1799 and Died Jan y 5 th 1800
Abner Gardner Was Born the 9 th day of Nov r 1800
George Gardner was Born May 28 th 1802
BIRTHS.
John Gardner Junr Was Born November 30 th 1810 the Son of John Gardner Anne Ramsay was Born May the 20 th - 1813 the Daughter of John Gardner Junr
Allen B Gardner was Born October 26 th 1818
Lucy E Gardner was Born April 22 nd 1821
Daniel B Gardner was Born June 26 th 1826
Or Robert B Gardner was Born 3 rd of September 1832

FAMILY RECORD.
MARRIAGES.
MARRIAGES.
John Gardner Was Married to Miss Jean Fortone in the year of our Lord 1807 in Dec 28

I hereby certify that the above named depo- nent is unable to attend the sitting of the Court, in consequence of the infirmities of old age; and I further certify that I have no interest in the result of this case, and am not concerned in its prosecution.
Lewis Kingsley,
Cattaraugus Co: Judge.

State of New-York, } ss. CORTLAND COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE.
I, RUFUS A. REED, Clerk of said County, Do Certify,
That Lewis Lingsley Esq. before whom the annexed Affidavit was taken, was at the time of taking the same, a JUSTICE Cortland Co. N.Y. OF THE PEACE in and for said County, and duly authorized to take the same: and further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of said JUSTICE, and verily believe the signature to the Jurat thereof, is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County, this 26 th day of March 1853.
Rufus A. Reed CLERK.

State of New York } Tompkins County } ss
On this 21 st day of March 1855- Personally appeared before me Abraham Tanner a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Jane Trapp aged sixty six years residing at Dryden Tompkins Co NY Who being duly sworn according to Law declares that she is the widow of Mrs Trapp deceased and formerly the widow of John Gardner deceased who was a Private in the War of the Revolution and was Pensioned under the act of 7 th June 1832 at the Rate of $80, Per annum and that she has been Pensioned as formerly the widow of John Gardner at the Rate of $80. Per annum under act of February 3 rd 1853 That she was married to her first husband the aforesaid John Gardner on the 28 th day of December 1807 That her husband the aforesaid John Gardner died on the 16 th day of January 1835
She further declares that she was again married to the aforesaid Mrs Trapp on the 1 st day of January 1840 and that her husband the aforesaid Mrs Trapp died on the 31 st day of October 1847. and that she is still a Widow
Proof of her marriage and the death of her husband and her Widowhood is filed in the Pension Office with her application for a Pension under the act of February 3 rd 1853
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty Land that she may be entitled to under the act approved March 3 rd 1855

She also declares that she, has never applied for nor received under this or any other act of Long Island County Land Warrant
her Jane X Trapp Mark
28.377 We Daniel P Gardner and Robert B Gardner residents of Long Island in the State of New York upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Jane Trapp in our presence and that we believe from the appearance of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents her self to be and that she is now a Widow -
Daniel P Gardner Robert B Gardner
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons that the claimant is person she represents her self to be and that I have no interest in this claim Abraham Tamm Justice of the Peace

14719 John Gardner Tompkins co N.Y.
Admitted Wagon Master 2 years
P. 354 15. 11 May 9. 1833
Samuel Pittenden Ithaca N.Y.

BRIEF in the case of  John Gardner  of  Tompkins co  in the State of  New York  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 75  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days. As a Gen.     Enlisted In 1776 1 Private Capt. Sherwood, Col. Bevars   do 4 — Capt Bond, do   1778 1 15 — Capt Updike   1779 to the fall of 1781, in service as a teamster Waggonmaster    Vouchers in support of this case referred to in War Department said to be filed in a petition for a pension in 1831
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Wormouth  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Hunterdon, New Jersey  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? living witnesses & tradition  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? court 
X Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
J. W. Bradford. Examining Clerk.

August 23, 1930
Rev.& 1312 Wars Section AWF:MLB
Mr. F. C. Bissell 1009 West Boulevard Hartford, Connecticut
Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 2278, that John Gardner or Cardiner was born August 26, 1757, in Bethlehem, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
While residing in Bethlehem, New Jersey, he enlisted and served with the New Jersey troops, as follows:
From August 1, 1776, one month as private in Captain John Sherrard's Company, Colonel Joseph Beavers' Regiment; from September 4, 1776, in Captain William Bond's Company and the same regiment, he was in the retreat from Fort Constitution, and crossed the Delaware into New Jersey; was then ordered to do duty as a teamster and served a few months; from in June, 1778, in Captain Albert Updike's Company, was in the battle of Monmouth and served until the middle of August, 1778; in the fall and winter of 1778 and 1779, he drove a team, no officers stated. He was appointed February 15, 1779, by Quartermaster General John Mitchell as wagonmaster, and had charge of twelve teams to transport stores and provisions for the Army, and served until in the fall of 1781.
After the Revolution, he lived in Sussex County, New Jersey, and in Homer, Cortland County, New York.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 3, 1832, at which time he was living in Dryden, Tompkins County, New York.
He married December 28, 1807, in New Jersey, Jane or Jean Cortonie.

The soldier died January 16, 1835, in Dryden, New York.
The widow married January 1, 1840, in Dryden, New York, William Trapp, who died October 31, 1847.
She was allowed pension on account of the services of John Gardner, on her application executed March 19, 1853, at which time she was living in Dryden, New York, aged sixty-four years.
The following names appear on the family record:
   William Gardner, Jr.  born March  12, 1773     died October  15, 1805    Elizabeth Gardner  born February  9, 1774     died March  --, 1805    "they were married November 8, 1798."    Sophia, (daughter of William and Elizabeth Gardner)  born December  23, 1799     died January  5, 1800    Moses Gardner  born November  9, 1800    George "  " May  28, 1802    John " Jr.  " November  30, 1810    Anne Ramsey, (daughter of John Gardner, Sr.)  " May  20, 1813    Sally Gardner  " April  2, 1816    Allen B. Gardner  " April  22, 1821    Daniel Dp. Gardner  " June  26, 1826    Robert B. "  " September  3, 1832   
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

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Recd? Trenton March 2 nd 1860 George A Baker by A. C. P. thirty six Barrels flour of M c John Gardner Brigade wagon for the use of the army 36 Bbls. flour Stephen L. Austin A. C. P. Dir
B. The above was directed for Co. C, 1 st Regt. N. J. Can this way

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2278 Jno. G. and Mary
Mar. 17, 1829 - Poughkeepsie, NY Argyle
Aug 26 Bethlehem N.Y. Capt. Sherwood Col. Revan B.V. to Nov. 81 Wagon master
Monmouth Opposite Big Wagon Mar. - Feb. 79
Born Bethlehem N.Y. Aug 26, 1757
Married 28 Dec. 1807 Jane Conlonis Died Jan 16, 1835
She remarried Wm. Trapp Jan 1, 1840 she died Oct 21 1847

THE CONNECTICUT SOCIETY of the SONS of the AMERICAN REVOLUTION
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July 17. 1930
DELEGATES  COL. TRACY B. WARREN (at large)  WILLIAM G. BAXTER  CLARENCE BLAKESLEE  WILLIAM H. BURR  ARTHUR W. CHAMBERS  JOHN A. COE  FRANK A. CORBIN  EDMUND E. FREEMAN  WILLIAM H. HART  ARTHUR R. KIMBALL  ARTHUR C. KLOCK  ARTHUR S. LANE  A. MCCLELLAN MATHEWSON  FREDERIC T. MURLLESS, JR.  REV. ORVILLE A. PETTY  ARTHUR V. PILLSBURY  EDGAR L. POND  SEYMOUR N. ROBINSON  ERNEST E. ROGERS  CHARLES E. P. SANFORD  WILLIAM A. SCHENCK  ROBERT SCOVILLE  ALFRED SPENCER, JR.  MARTIN WELLES  HERBERT H. WHITE  CLARENCE H. WICKHAM  J. ALLEN WILEY  ARTHUR E. WOODRUFF 
OTHER MANAGERS  WILLIAM H. ALLEN  JOHN C. BRINSMAD  ORLANDO H. BROTHWELL  MORRIS L. BURR  ALBERT F. CORBIN  WILLIAM H. CORBIN  FRANK B. GAY  WILSON H. LEE  ROBERT W. LOVELL  EDWARD J. MORGAN  JOHN M. PARKER, JR.  CHARLES PHELPS  FARNEST C. SIMPSON  DR. GEORGE C. F. WILLIAMS  HARRY R. WILLIAMS  Secretaries of Local Branches, ex-officio  F. JOSEPH CHATTERTON, New Haven  WILLIS N. BARBER, Meriden  SAMUEL F. BEARDSLEY, Bridgeport  EARLE M. WOOD, Norwich  CHARLES A. QUINTARD, Norwalk  ELMER H. SPAULDING, New London  HARRY L. HILTON, Hartford  MALCOLM D. RUDD, Salisbury  HARRY E. TARGETT, Danbury  RUSSELL H. POPE, Waterbury  EARLE F. SCHOFIELD, Greenwich 
U.S. Pension Dept
 Please send me a copy of Revolutionary Pension of John Gardner, as given in the pension appl. of his widow Jane? He d. in Dryden, N.Y. 18 Jan. 1835 I am informed. 
 Respectfully F. C. Bissell, Regt. 

WIDOW, &c.
Sept-75 O. Carroll G. Newark N.J. 1930. Aug 23 - H. H. L. ms. 3 e Burrell ms.
File No. 2278 Jane Krapp (formerly) Widow. John Gardner. Died at Wagon Road, Rev. W.
Act: Feb. 3. 1853.
Index: Vol. M. Page 280
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Jane Trapp, widow of William Trapp - formerly widow of John Gardner due a Revolu- tionary pension &c - Declaration for Increase of his and her own pension. Also, Power of Attorney to Joseph Stearns
Split
Filed by Joseph Stearns. Washington City D.C. Aug. 31/55-

Know all men by these presents, That I Dane Trapp widow of William Trapp formerly wid of John Gardner have made, constituted, and appointed, and by these presents do make, constitute, and appoint JOSEPH HOWARD , of Washington City, in the District of Columbia, my true and lawful attorney, for me and in my name to apply for, demand, and receive, from the Government of the United States, the amount of her claim for an increase of the pension of her former Husband John Gardner deceased and also an increase of her said Pension under the act of Feb 3 1853
And I do hereby further authorize my said attorney to prosecute, recover, and receive, the amount of such claim or claims as may be now due, or which may become due, or to which I may be found entitled, or may become entitled, by virtue of any Act or Resolution of Congress; and for the purpose aforesaid to examine any papers or documents which may have been filed in the Pension Office or other Bureau or Department of the Government, touching said claim or claims for increase and on the receipt of such claim or the certificate for the same to give good and sufficient acquittances and discharges therefor; with full power of substitution and revocation; giving and granting unto my said attorney or his substitute, full power and authority to do and perform all and every act and thing necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully as I might or could do, if personally present—ratifying and confirming all that my said attorney or his substitute shall lawfully do in the premises by virtue hereof; hereby revoking and annulling all former powers of attorney by me heretofore made.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 28 th day of August A. D. 185 3 ! Dane T Trapp [L. S] her mark
Executed in presence of D. Boardman
STATE OF New York } COUNTY OF Tompkins } ss.
On this 28 th day of August A. D. 185 3 , personally came before me, the subscriber, Security Judge in and for said county, Dane Trapp whose name is subscribed to the foregoing power of attorney, and acknowledged the signing and sealing of the same to be her free, voluntary act and deed for the purposes therein expressed.
Witness my hand and seal the day and year above written.
D. Boardman [L. S.]

State of New-York, } ss. Tompkins County Clerk's Office, }
I, EZRA WEAVER, Clerk of said County, and also Clerk of the Courts in and for said county, do hereby certify that Boardman Esquire, before whom the preceding declaration was subscribed and sworn, and whose name appears to the Jurats thereto, was at the date of the same an acting Judge of the  Judge in and for said county, duly elected, sworn, and authorized to act as such, and to take the same: And further, that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of such Judge  Judge , and verily believe that the signature to the preceding Jurat is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of the said county and Courts, at Ithaca, this 28 th day of August 1855
Ezra Weaver Clerk.

State of New York Tompkins County S.S.
On this 28 th day of August A.D. 1855 personally appeared before the undersigned County Judge of Tompkins County Dane Trapp aged Sixty Six years a resident of Dryden Tompkins County N.Y. Who being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following decla- ration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of June 7 th 1832 and Feb- ruary 3 rd 1853
Who says that her first husband John Gardner was a Waggon Master in the war of the Revolution and was pensioned under the act of 7 th of June A.D. 1832 at the rate of $80 per annum and was paid at the Albany N.Y. Agency
That she was married to the said John Gardner on the 28 th day of December one thousand eight hundred and Seven in the State of New Jersey
She further declares that her husband the aforesaid John Gardner died in the town of Dryden Tompkins County N.Y. on the 16 th day of January A.D. 1835
She further declares that she was again married to William Trapp in the town of Dryden Tompkins County N.Y. on the first day of January

A.D. 1840, that her said Husband the aforesaid William Grapp died in Dryden Tompkins County N.Y. on the thirty first day of October A.D 1847 and that she still remains the widow of said William Grapp
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining an increase to the pension of her said Husband John Gardner deceased under the act of 7 th of June A.D. 1832 and also an increase of her pension under the act of Feb 3 rd 1853. She also declares that she is now receiving a Pension under the 2 nd Section of act Feb 3 rd 1853 as the widow of William Grapp and formerly the widow of John Gardner Attest
L. Boardman Col. H. Wethey
Have her X mark Grapp
Sworn and Subscribed the day and year aforesaid before me and I certify that she is unable to attend the sitting of the Court in consequence of the infirmities of old age & that I have no interest in the result of this Case & am not concerned in its prosecution
L. Boardman Tompkins County Judge

Lt. Joseph Howard Aug 31/53
Sec. of State Sept. 7/55
30 and Sept. 12/55
1479 New York Albany Jane Trapp forming widow of John Gardner who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1818.
30 January 1833 date of Pension issued the 30 day of Aug/53
A. Webb Cortlandville N.Y.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1818, Page 84 Vol. A
3/53
1832

Date of Indorsement
Loupekieus County ss: Personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in & for the said County of Loupekieus John Gardner who being by me duly sworn deposeth & saith that he is the same identical John Gardner named in & who has subscribed & sworn to the herein-annexed declaration. And this Deponent further on his aforesaid oath saith that by reason of old age and the consequent loss of memory he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service during the revolutionary war but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods and in the grades as herein after mentioned to wit:-
From the 1 st day of August 1776 to the 1 st of Sept. 1776 for one month he served as a private in Capt Sherwoods Comp y -
From the 4 th of Sept. 1776 to the 1 st of March 1778, for the first eight months he served as a waggon master, & the remaining ten months he was sick with the camp fever -
From the 20 th of June 1778 to the 15 th of August 1778 for one month & twenty five days he served as a private in Capt. Updegraves Company -
From the 15 th of February 1779 to the 1 st of Sept. 1781 for 2 years 6 months & 15 days he served as a waggon master under a commission or warrant signed by Dr. Master Genl. John Mitchell -
And further this Deponent saith not
Subscribed & sworn before me this 1 st day of May 1833 - Alpheus West J. P.
I, Alpheus West the Justice of the Peace before whom the preceding affidavit has been sworn do certify that I am well acquainted with John Gardner who has subscribed and sworn to the preceding affidavit and that he is a person of good reputation for veracity & that his statement is entitled to full credit - May 27. 1833.
Alpheus West

Stephens County
Clerks Office ss: I Samuel Love Clerk of said County do Certify that Alpheus West Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit purports to have been sworn was at the date of the same a Justice of the Peace in & for the said County and further that I am well acquainted with his hand writing and truly believe his name subscribed to the said affidavit and to the certificate thereunder written to be his own proper hand writing and signature.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and official seal this 12 th day of August One thousand eight hundred and thirty three.
Samuel Love Clerk By Geo. G. Frece Deputy Clerk

21.136 John Gardner

State of New York. Tompkins County of John Gardner a late a soldier in the Army of the Revolution in order to obtain the benefits of the several acts of Congress acts of Congress of the 18 th March 1818 & the act amending the same doth declare or decree that in the month of August he  enlisted in the 1776. he enlisted in the army of the  Revolution of the Revolution in the Company of Captain Sherwood in the Colonel Pious Regiment in the town of Bethlehem and State of New Jersey in the New Jersey line on the Continental establishment and continued in the service of the United States in the said Regiment until the Spring of 1777 - when he was again enlisted the same as a volunteer, that he was present at the Battle of Monmouth, that in February 1779 he was appointed by Lieutenant General Hillyer as a Brigade Wagon Master in which service he con- tinued to serve until the month of November 1781 when he was discharged at Trenton in the State of New Jersey. And further this deponent says that his Commission as Wagon Master has been accidentally lost, and this deponent further says that he is in poor & arduous circumstances and is under the necessity of applying to his country for aid  Subscribed this 14 th March 1829 before me Caleb Drake Comr.  John Gardner

State of New York, Tompkins COUNTY. ) ss
On this 14 th day of July A. D. 1853, personally appeared before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace within and for the county and state aforesaid, Jane Trapp aged years, a resident of Lyons in the county of Tompkins and state of New York , who being duly sworn according to law doth depose and say
That she has no Public or Private Record of Marriage to her first Husband John Gardner , and except the one that she sent with her application for a Pension under the act of February 3 rd 1853—
her Jane X Trapp mark
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid, before me,
Abraham Samner Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named deponent is a reputable witness; and I further certify that I have no interest in the result of the case where this is to be used, and am not concerned in its prosecution.
Abraham Samner Justice of the Peace

State of New-York, } ss. Tompkins County Clerk's Office, }
I, EZRA WEAVER, Clerk of said county, and also Clerk of the Courts in and for said county, do hereby certify that Abraham Lawrence Esquire, before whom the preceding disbursement was subscribed and sworn, and whose name appears to the Jurat thereto, was at the date of the same an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said county, duly elected, sworn, and authorized to act as such, and to take the same: And further, that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of such Justice, and verily believe that the signature to the preceding Jurat is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of the said county and Courts, at Ithaca, this 21 st day of March 1858
E. Weaver Clerk.

State of New-York, Tompkins County Clerk's Office,
{ ss.
I, EZRA WEAVER, Clerk of said county, and also Clerk of the Courts in and for said county, do hereby certify that Abraham Tanner Esquire, before whom the preceding declaration was subscribed and sworn, and whose name appears to the Jurat thereto, was at the date of the same an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said county, duly elected, sworn, and authorized to act as such, and to take the same: And further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Justice, and verily believe that the signature to the preceding Jurat is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of the said county and Courts, at Ithaca, this fifteenth day of July 185 3
Ezra Weaver Clerk.

Jane Trapp formerly widow of John Garneau du L.
20 { Power of Atty. Joseph Heumard.
Filed by Joseph Heumard, Washington City, D. C.

Know all men by these presents, That Jane Trapp formerly Widow of John Gardner deceased have made, constituted, and appointed, and by these presents do make, constitute, and appoint JOSEPH HOWARD , of Washington City, in the District of Columbia, my true and lawful attorney, for me and in my name to apply for, demand, and receive, from the Government of the United States, the amount of my claim for
An increase of my Pension as formerly Widow of John Gardner deceased who was a Wagon Master in the War of the Revolution
And I do hereby further authorize my said attorney to prosecute, recover, and receive, the amount of such claim or claims as may be now due, or which may become due, or to which I may be found entitled, or may become entitled, by virtue of any Act or Resolution of Congress; and for the purpose aforesaid to examine any papers or documents which may have been filed in the Pension Office or other Bureau or Department of the Government, touching said claim or claims for increase of Pension and on the receipt of such claim or the certificate for the same to give good and sufficient acquittances and discharges therefor; with full power of substitution and revocation; giving and granting unto my said attorney or his substitute, full power and authority to do and perform all and every act and thing necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully as I might or could do, if personally present—ratifying and confirming all that my said attorney or his substitute shall lawfully do in the premises by virtue hereof; hereby revoking and annulling all former powers of attorney by me heretofore made.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 23 rd day of August A. D. 185 5 .
Executed in presence of
Jane Trapp
J. Gardner Mark E. W. Edgcomb
STATE OF New York } ss.  Cortland }
State at New-York, } ss. CORTLAND COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE.
I, RUFUS A. REED , Clerk of said County, Do Certify,
That E. W. Edgcomb  Esq. before whom the annexed Affidavit was taken, was at the time of taking the same, a Notary Public JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, in and for said County, and duly authorized to take the same: and further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of said Notary Public JUSTICE, and verily believe the signature to the Jurat thereof, is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County, this 23 rd day of August 185 5 .
Rufus A. Reed CLERK.

Know all men by these presents, That Jane Trapp formerly Widow of John Gardner deceased have made, constituted, and appointed, and by these presents do make, constitute, and appoint JOSEPH HOWARD , of Washington City, in the District of Columbia, my true and lawful attorney, for me and in my name to apply for, demand, and receive, from the Government of the United States, the amount of my claim for
An increase of my Pension as formerly Widow of John Gardner deceased who was a Wagon Master in the War of the Revolution
And I do hereby further authorize the said attorney to prosecute, recover, and receive, the amount of such claim or claims as may be now due, or which may become due, or to which I may be found entitled, or may become entitled, by virtue of any Act or Resolution of Congress; and for the purpose aforesaid to examine any papers or documents which may have been filed in the Pension Office or other Bureau or Department of the Government, touching said claim or claims for Increase of Pension and on the receipt of such claim or the certificate for the same to give good and sufficient acquittances and discharges therefor; with full power of substitution and revocation; giving and granting unto my said attorney or his substitute, full power and authority to do and perform all and every act and thing necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully as I might or could do, if personally present—ratifying and confirming all that my said attorney or his substitute shall lawfully do in the premises by virtue hereof; hereby revoking and annulling all former powers of attorney by me heretofore made.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 23 rd day of August A. D. 185 5 .
Executed in presence of
Jane Trapp John Gardner mark E. M. Edgcomb
STATE OF New York } ss. COUNTY OF Cortland }
On this 23 rd day of August A. D. 185 5 , personally came before me, the subscriber, a Notary Public in and for said county, Jane Trapp whose name is subscribed to the foregoing power of attorney, and acknowledged the signing and sealing of the same to be her free, voluntary act and deed for the purposes therein expressed.
Witness my hand and seal the day and year above written.
E. M. Edgcomb [L. S.] Notary Public

Portland Village, Portland County, N. H. March 28. 1853
Sir,
I send you the Application of Widow Jane Snapp for a pension under the act of February 3 rd 1853. for the services of her first husband John Gardner who was pensioned under the act of 7 th of June 1832 at the rate of $50 per annum, proof of the death of her first husband John Gardner was filed in the pension Office when she drew his last pay.
I am very Respectfully Your Obedient Servant
Adin Webb
Hon. J. P. Heath Com. of Pensions Washington D. C.

Pension Office, August 31, 1853.
Sir,
I have received the power of attorney transmitted by you in the case of Jane Trapp, formerly widow of John Gardner who was a revolutionary pensioner and your letter, which suggests a claim for increase of allowance. This claim appears to be founded upon the assumption that Gardner (who was pensioned as a private) was a wagon-master, or wagon-conductor. The proof filed does not satisfactorily show a pensionable service in that capacity. The claim is suspended for further evidence.
I am, respectfully, David A. Root. Minist. Commissioner.
Joseph Howard, Esq. Present.

Washington City, August 25, 1855,
Sir -
Enclosed please find a power of Attorney from Mrs. Jane Trapp, formerly widow of John Gardner dec d who was at the time of his death a Revolutionary pensioner. He was pensioned as a private, whereas he was a Wagon Master, in the War of the Revolution. She was also, pensioned as the widow of a private, under the act of March 3, 1853. She now claims the difference between the pension of a private and that of a Wagon Master, due to her said husband from March 4, 1831, to the date of his death, under the act of June 7, 1832, And also, the same difference in her own pension from the date of the commencement of her present pension under the act of July 3, 1853. And you will see by the enclosed power of Attorney from her to me, that I am authorized to present her said claims.
Allow me therefore to ask the favor of you to cause certificates to be issued for said differences, at your earliest convenience - and enclose the same to me. Please refer to her Bounty Land papers - Warrant N o 3767. for 160, and issued.
Very respectfully, Joseph Heemard,
Hon. J. Minor Comm r of Pensions -

Treasury Department, Third Auditor's Office Sept 17. 1855
Sir,
I herewith return to you the papers in the case of John Gardner of N. Y. received from you under date of the 12 th Inst & have to inform you that it appears on record in this Office that he died 16 January 1835, & that his pension has been paid in full.
I am, Sir, your Obedient Servant Wm. Taylor Acting Auditor
J. Minot, Esq. Comr. of Pensions.

Scottland Village July 15. 1853
Sir,
I send you additional evidence in case of Jane Grass an applicant for a pension under the act of the 3 rd of February 1853 for the Revolutionary services of her first husband John Gordon deceased,
I am very Respectfully your Obedient Servant
Adin Webb
Hon. L. P. Waldo Comm. of Pensions Washington D.C.

Pension Office 27 May, 1853
Sir.
If there be public record, record evidence of the marriage of Mrs Jane Trapp & John Gardner, Mrs Tapp must produce a certified Copy, of the same duly Authenticated. She must identify herself more fully as the widow of the Identical John Gardner, who was a Revolutionary Soldier & pensioner of the State of N. York.
Her claim for a pension as the widow of John Gardner is necessarily suspended.
Very Respectfully L D. Dole Commissioner
A. Webb Esq Cortlandville N.Y.

Dept of State Washington, Sept 11, 1855.
Sir
It was stated in a note of yesterday's date addressed to you, that the name of John Gaudine appeared on two Returns on file in this Dept, one of them dated Aug 8, 1777, and the other without date. On a more critical examination of the latter Return, it is found to bear the date of March 12, 1779.
The figures indicating the date, are very small and on the first examination of the document escaped observation.
I am respectfully Your Obdt Servant
Admitted as Wagon Conductor from March 12, 1779 to D. W. Smith, May 17, 1780, Com d Sep. 12/55. Assistant Secretary. Hon J. Minot Com d of Pensions

Dept of State, Washington, Sept. 10. 1855
Sir,
In reply to your note of the 7 th , I have to inform you, that among the revolutionary records on file in this Dept, are two Returns, one, dated Aug 8 th , 1777, and signed by Do t Trumbull, Com d Genl, the other, is a Return of Military Stores, sent by Col Mitchell to Col. Scott, but without date.
On these Returns, John Grendon appears as Wagon M r , but as only one of them bears a date, the length of his term of service, in that capacity does not appear.
I am respectfully,
Your Ob d Servant
W. J. Cramton, Assistant Secretary.
Hon J. Minot Com r of Pensions

Brief in the case of Jane Trapp, former widow of John Gardiner , Somerset County and State of New York , act 3 d Feb'y, 1853.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner, under the 7 th June, 1832.
Record evidence of proof of marriage.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
A. Webb Esq. Conland Village,
Name and residence of Agent
N.Y.
S. C. Boynton, Examining Clerk.

H. Edwards Esq
Pension Office
16 Feb

H of R
Feb. 15. 1830
Sir
I enclose the papers of John G. Adams which have been forwarded for your Examination. When you have looked at them will you inform me of your views in relation to them. I suppose the papers will be returned to me. I cannot myself understand from the papers under what act he applies -
Respectfully
W. H. Maxwell

Claim for Increase.
John Gardner, died Tompkins County, New York. Act June 7, 1832.
In 1830 John Gardner applied for the benefit of the Acts of March 18, 1818 and May 1, 1820. His claim was rejected, for the reason that the alleged service, that of a Wagon Master or Conductor, was not embraced by those acts.
In May 1833, he applied for the benefit of the act of June 7, 1832, and alleged that he served in Capt. Sherwood's company, of the New Jersey militia, one month from August 1776 to Sept. 1776. That, in the early part of the latter month and year, he entered Capt. Bond's company of the N. Jersey troops, for nine months-joined his Regiment, and was principally engaged as a Teamster, "while attacked with sickness," when he returned to Bethlehem, N. J. where he resided. That from July 1778 on a half he served one month in Capt. Updike's company, N. Jersey militia. That in the fall and winter of that year, he was engaged in driving a team for the Army. That, in February 1779, he received a commission from Lieutenant General John Mutchell, with orders to

to enlist 'enlist teamsters and to take charge of their teams to be employed in transporting stores and provisions for the use of the Army. That he immediately enlisted his quota of men and teams, and was engaged as a Wagon Master, conducting teams into the field of 1781. In the examination of the claim the service as Wagon Master was not admitted - but it was allowed for two years service as a private , or at the rate of $80 per annum, at which rate he was paid to the period of his death, Jan. 16, 1835.
On the 19 th of March 1853, Jane Taaff of Cortland County, New York, who was formerly the widow of the said John Gardner, (her second husband, William Taaff, having died in 1840) applied for the benefit of the Act of Feb. 3 d 1853. She established her identity, and was inserted on the New York Roll at the same rate the said John received.
On the 23 d of May last, Mrs. Taaff, applied thro' her Agent Joseph Howard, Esq. of this city, for an increase of pension based upon the Team service of her first husband, the said John Gardner. The claim has been examined - and among the papers originally filed, that is, filed with the application for the

In benefit of the Act of March 18, 1818, & there are two receipts, one dated March 20 1780, and the other May 17, 1780, which show that Gardner had command of a Brigade of Teams at those dates - and a application to the Secretary of State, on the 7 th inst, for evidence from the Washington papers, which would show the duration of service under Quarters Master John Mitchell, he reports that John Gardner's name as a Wagon Master is found upon two returns, one bearing date Oct. 1777, and the other March 12, 1778. Assuming that the latter return embraces the John Gardner who was the husband of the claimant, and who alleged he was commissioned as a Wagon Master in February 1778, (and there is also parole proof that he was serving in that capacity in that year,) the claim should be increased for the period when he was last returned by Mitchell, March 12, 1778 to the date of the last receipt May 17, 1780 , for the grade of Wagon Master.
W Ogden Kellogg
4 th letter
Sept. 20, 1855
Genl. Howard,
Paris

Please give Jos. Hermann such information in the case of Mrs. Jane Scapp, formerly widow of John Gardner, claimant for interest of pension as the Rolls in your room afford. Aug 5, 27/55- JM

We D. P. Gardner and Robert B. Gardner , residents of Brasher in the State of New York upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Sarah Grapp , in our presence, and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be. That she still remains the Widow of William Grapp
D. P. Gardner R. B. Gardner
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
D. T. Boardman Tompkins County Judge

21.136 John Gardner Tompkins County New York died 18 March 1818
Bequeathed 19 July 1830 See letter to Hon Thos Mayhew, A.R.

No. 28377
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Received Mar 31 st 18 55
Jane Trapp former wid. of John Gardner. Rev. War.
Warrant 3767-160-55
Adam Webb Cortland Village N.Y.

31.18
App. of Jane Trapp formerly wid. of John Gardiner
New York
24408
Act 3 d Febry 1853 $ 80. 00 Per Annum Commencing 3 rd Febry 1853 Revry
A. eeeelsb Cortland Village N.Y.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business

New York (Albany) Agency,
Same Trust, former in due of John Gardne,
See Act Feb. 3, 1853.
$316:66 per Ann.
Com Feb. 3 d 1853,
Deducting former payments at $80 per Ann.
Joseph Howard,
Recd.

New York (Albany) Agency
John Gardner, etc also has a Wagon Master & & private.
Sent Oct June 7. 1832.
20 m. 6 days W Master $284.00
9 " 24 " Private 332 66 $316 66
On March 4. 1831,
End Jan 16. 1835, when he died - deduct former pay- ments at $80 per An.
To Jan Trapp, General Master &
Gen. Howard, Print

No 746 Jane Scapp formerly widow of John Gardiner N. York
Set to A. Webb May 28/53
Act. Heby 2/53

State of New York, County of Cortland
SS
On this 11 th day of July
A. D. 1853,
personally appeared before the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the county and state aforesaid, Edward Griswold aged fifty eight years, a resident of Virgil in the county of Cortland and state of New York, who, being duly sworn according to law doth depose and say
That he has been well acquainted with John Gardner late of Lyndon Tompkins County NY deceased for upwards of thirty five years that he was also acquainted with his Widow Jane that the said John Gardner and his Wife Jane lived together as Husband and Wife and were reputed to be Husband and Wife until the death of the said John Gardner that the said John Gardner was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the State of New York that Jane Trapp formerly Jane Gardner is the Widow of the identical John Gardner deceased who was a Pensioner at the time of his death that the said Jane Gardner continued the Widow of the said John Gardner until she married that said William Trapp is now dead and that the former Widow of John Gardner is now the Widow of John Trapp deceased and has been a Widow for upwards of three years Past -
Edward Griswold
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. before me.
Henry G. Lerouch Notary Public.
I certify that the above named deponent is a reputable witness; and I further certify that I have no interest in the result of the case where this is to be used, and am not concerned in its prosecution.
Henry G. Lerouch

State of New York County of Cortland } ss
On this 12 th day of July A. D. 185 3 personally appeared before the undersigned, a county and state aforesaid, Ebenezer W Edgcomb aged fifty nine years, a resident of Cortlandville in the county of Cortland and state of New York who, being duly sworn according to law doth depose and say
That he has been well acquainted with John Gardner late of Day in Tompkins Co NY deceased for Forty years that he is also acquainted with his Widow formerly Jane Gardner now Jane Trapp That she was the Widow of the identical John Gardner who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the State of New York at the time of his death that she continued his widow until she married William Trapp That she was a Widow at the Passage of the Act of 3 rd February 1853 and that She is still a Widow — E W Edgcomb
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. before me.
Henry G. Crouch Notary Public
I certify that the above named deponent is a reputable witness; and I further certify that I have no interest in the result of the case where this is to be used, and am not concerned in its prosecution.
Henry G. Crouch

State at New-York, } ss. CORTLAND COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE.
I, RUFUS A. REED, Clerk of said County, Do Certify.
That Henry G. Crouch Esq. Notary before whom the annexed Affidavit was taken, was at the time of taking the same, a JUSTICE Public  OF THE PEACE , in and for said County, and duly authorized to take the same: and fur- ther, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of said JUSTICE Notary , and verily believe the signature to the Jurat thereof, is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County, this 12th day of July 1853.
Rufus A. Reed CLERK.

August 2 1828 to whom this May Concern
I Doe Certify that in the year of our Lord 1776 I see John Gardner in Actual Service in the American Army Driving Team bearing or loaded for the army in the General Retreat Thro the State of New Jersey - and I Doe farther Testify that I saw him to Bear a Commission of waggon Master or to Conduct a Brigade of Teams in 1779 & which time he Did serve to My Knowledge 1780, I have known him for upwards of 50 year and he allway bore the Name of a Sober Industrious Man I See him at his Residence in Tomkins County in the State of New York on the 29 th Day of June last 1828 and Doe affirm that he is the same man - given under My hand this 2 Day of August 1828
Robt Scott
Northumberland County Pa.
Personally appeared before me the Subscriber one of the Justices of the peace in and for said County Robert Scott of the same County (aged upwards of Seventy four Years) Who being duly Sworn doth depose and say that the above Statement signed by this deponent is the truth and nothing but the truth sworn and subscribed before me } this 2 nd day of August A: 1828
Robt Scott
Abia Johnson

Dan Trapp
Payment to be made at Albany by
J. H. Alcott Esq.
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
New York
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 3d, 1853, Page 54 , Vol. A.
Clerk.
J. W. Weighman

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the 2d section of the act of Feb- ruary 3, 1853,
Dane Trapp formerly widow of John Gardner who was a Private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Eighty dollars and 66 cents per annum, commencing on the 3d of February, 1853, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this Twenty-Third day of August one thousand eight hundred and fifty-three
T. C. McLean
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned.
S. P. Hildreth Commissioner of Pensions.

24.008 New York
John Gardner
of Tompkins in the State of New York who was a private in the Corp commanded by Captain Sherwood of the Regt. commanded by Col. Bevan in the New York line for 2 Years — N.Y.
30 Sept. 1855
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 day of Oct. 1833 — and Seattle J. Gritten den Ithaca
Arrears to the 4th of Sep '33 $ 200 Semi-ann. allowance ending Apr '34, 40 $ 240
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Co. C. H. H. Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 4 Page 58